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Reveley a year after he graduated from Princeton University.
“I went to college in September 1961,” Reveley said. “I had never set foot at Princeton before I got there. We were living in Memphis at the time, and I flew from Memphis to the national airport in Washington in the middle of the night, caught a train from Washington to Princeton, [and] showed up early in the morning.” Reveley’s independent journey was the first of his new experiences from his first year at Princeton. “My parents didn’t bring me; they put me on the airplane,” he said. “It was kind of bracing.” He believes incoming freshmen can relate to the sentiments. “I think for some of the kids who come here, particularly the ones from abroad, they’re going to have the same reaction.” As a freshman at Princeton, Reveley encountered various challenges: The university did not provide its students with furniture, and he lived with
three roommates in a suite that had originally been built for two people. He also struggled in French class and described the academic work as “not for the faint of heart.” “[The French professor] was deeply offended that 18-year-old American males didn’t already know how to speak French,” he said. However, despite the obstacles, Reveley said he thoroughly enjoyed his classes — especially history, politics and Latin — as well as the friends and memories he made while on campus. In addition to attending classes, Reveley was also a member of the lightweight rowing team and worked as a waiter in a campus dining hall. “Even waiting on tables in college was good for me,” he said. The food he served in his dining hall was one of three key differences between Reveley’s time as an See REVELEY page 3
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Out of a total of 14,047 applicants, 1,483 students were selected to be part of the College of William and Mary’s incoming Class of 2017. This record-breaking number of applications marks the ninth year in a row in which the undergraduate application pool has increased. “College admissions are a form of matchmaking,” Dean of Admission and Associate Provost for Enrollment Henry Broaddus said. “You’re scrutinizing students based on their talents and aspirations and making tough choices about who’s going to best suit the College. Getting to then see successful matches makes this the best job in the world.” Diversity of background is a major hallmark of the Class of 2017. Students of color comprise around 30 percent of the class, and 9 percent of the freshmen are first-generation college students. “I think the Class of 2017 brought much of the same passion and commitment to service and outreach, as well as the academic accolades, as most of our previous classes,” Senior Assistant Dean of Admission and Director of Multicultural Recruitment Tish Lyte said. “It’s crazy that I can still be surprised each year at just how awesome these kids can be.” Among the incoming class are 20 University of St. Andrews joint degree students, the co-founder of a nonprofit dedicated to earthquake relief in Haiti and Miss Teenage Philippines. “Just when you think that you can’t be more blown away by the caliber and the number of students in the pool every year, you are,” Broaddus said. “The great part of college admissions, which is an art as well as a science, is that you’re constantly trying to project forward with a limited amount of information. We think that we’ve found the students who are going to do exceptional things once they’re here.” From Aug. 23 until Aug. 28, the first day of classes, the new class will participate in an orientation program with its halls and resident assistants. “I want to remind the Class of 2017 that they’re all in the same boat and entering an exciting time in their lives,” Resident Assistant Eric Martinez ’16 said. “Just make the most of your new lifestyles and have fun.” The new class also possesses a strong academic
Reveley says his days at Princeton University were “extraordinary.”
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The College of William and Mary’s most decorated actress, Glenn Close ’74, will return to campus this September to receive an alumni award and to connect with current theater students. While visiting the College, Close will participate in the second annual Arts and Entertainment Conference to receive the Cheek Medal Award for her contribution to the arts. “Glenn, of course, is one of our most gifted and distinguished alumnae and a beneficiary of the extraordinary teaching done in William & Mary’s theatre, speech and dance department,” College President Taylor Reveley said in a press release. The conference is the product of one of the alumni Arts and Entertainment council’s goals — to help students in the arts make connections and further their careers. “We have a massive number of alumni working in theatre, film, arts, entertainment,” Co-Chair of the Arts and Entertainment Council Liz Olson ’07 said. “There are so many of us, and I don’t know if we are necessarily recognized for that. We have so many alumni in the arts, but William and Mary isn’t necessarily known for that.” During Close’s three day stay on campus —
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September 26-29 — she plans to meet with students and faculty in the theater, speech, dance and film departments, teach a master class and hold a discussion with students about translating a liberal arts degree into a film career. Close’s husband, David Shaw — who serves as Executive-in-Residence at the Mason School of Business — will also be presented with the Cheek Award. Shaw will meet with MBA and undergraduate students to discuss entrepreneurship while on campus. Arts and Entertainment Council Board of Directors Member Jimmy Finn ’00 said he hopes Close’s visit will serve as encouragement for students. “Having Glenn Close receive the award is a no-brainer because we want students to see the model she has laid out,” Finn said. “She started at the same place all [College] students have started, and she’s able to make a living and create quality work.” While a student in Williamsburg, Close was a double major in theater and anthropology and performed in many on-campus productions. Today, she is an award-winning actress, producer and film writer. “I’m thrilled to be going back to William & Mary — thirty-nine years after graduating,” Close
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Just when you think that you can’t be more blown away by the caliber and the number of students in the pool every year, you are. — Dean of Admission and Associate Provost for Enrollment Henry Broaddus
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McDonnell attorneys meet with prosecutors Attorneys representing McDonnell and his wife met to convince federal prosecutors that they should not be charged in the gifts scandal. The meetings are critical as prosecutors decide whether to file charges. McDonnell has repeatedly denied the charges, claiming he broke no laws, complied with state financial disclosure rules, and denied any unusual actions taken to assist the Star Scientific Company. He has offered an apology for embarrassing the state and has returned the “tangible” gifts. Gubernatorial candidates duel in new ads Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe unveiled an ad showing support for his campaign from outside the Democratic party, while Attorney General and Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli released an ad focusing on the investigations of the electric car company co-founded by McAuliffe. McAuliffe’s ad highlights his position as the more moderate candidate, willing to forge bipartisanship relations while casting his opponent as inflexible. Cuccinelli’s ad attempts to call out McAuliffe’s business dealings and scandal surrounding GreenTech. The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General is conducting an independent probe as to whether a top immigration official granted GreenTech favorable treatment or not.
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record. Eighty percent of the rising freshmen graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class. The SAT middle 50th percentile for the group is 1270-1460. As the freshmen prepare for their time at the College, Broaddus advised new students to enjoy the new experiences. “Have fun. Challenge yourself,” Broaddus
said. “Wear flip-flops in the shower. Enjoy being part of this community and recognize that coming to W&M is the start of lifelong association. Students that walk through the Wren Building at Convocation just affiliated themselves with a tradition that spans back more than 300 years. It really is a profound thing and something to be celebrated and enjoyed for a lifetime.”
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New FBI Director, NASA chief scientist, Tony Award winner all have ties to the College by ANNIE CURRAN flat hat NEWS EDITOR
“FBI Director and NASA’s chief scientist are W&M alum. Domestic and galactic domination,” Dean of Admission Henry Broaddus tweeted in July. His tweet sums up some of the accomplishments that College of William and Mary alumni achieved in 2013. From a record-tying 13 Fulbright Scholars to an alumnus’ sixth Tony award, there was a wide-range of success. “We were supplying leaders for the country a long time ago and we’re still at it,” President Taylor Reveley said about the summer’s alumni accomplishments. Comey ’82 heads FBI The Senate confirmed James B. Comey ’82 to serve as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation July 29 in a 93-to-one margin. The Washington Post reported that his nomination was put on hold due to Sen. Rand Paul’s, R-Ky., questions about how the FBI used drones in the United States. After 38 days, he was confirmed and began his new role.
Comey was deputy attorney general of the United States from 2003 to 2005. In 2004, as he served as acting attorney general, Comey famously challenged the White House over the constitutionality of domestic wire-tapping. “Jim Comey has made his alma mater enormously proud yet again,” College President Taylor Reveley said in a public statement. “President Obama has nominated Mr. Comey to lead an agency whose effectiveness and integrity are vitally important to our country. Jim’s willingness to return to public service in this crucial post is quite wonderful.” Comey graduated with a double major in chemistry and religion. He was the guest speaker at the 2003 and 2009 Opening Convocation ceremonies. After speaking at the 2008 Charter Day ceremony, he received an honorary doctor of laws degree. Comey was a member of the William and Mary Alumni Association’s Board of Directors from 2008 to 2012. He was awarded one of the highest honors the College gives for public service in 2011 — being named a Carter O. Lowance Fellow.
Stofan ’83 advising with the stars The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced July 29 that alumna Ellen Stofan ’83 was named NASA’s chief scientist. In their official press release, NASA announced Stofan, a planetary geologist, will serve as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden’s principal advisor on the “agency’s science programs and science-related strategic planning and investments.” Before her appointment, Stofan was serving as vice president of Proxemy Research in Maryland and as an honorary professor at the University College London in England. She previously held a few senior scientist positions at NASA from 1991 to 2000. Stofan received her Bachelor of Science degree in geology at the College. She studies the geology of Mars, Venus, Saturn’s moon Titan and Earth. Stofan is a principal investigator on the Titan Mare Explorer, an associate member of the Cassini Mission to Saturn Radar Team and co-investigator on the Mars Express Mission’s MARSIS sounder. William and Mary News reports she is
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undergraduate and the current college experience that he cited. Students were given one meal option, and Reveley said the school did not care whether they ate it. Along with providing more food options, Reveley said colleges are now much more focused on supporting a diverse student body, not only ethnically, but also in terms of gender and sexuality. He said there was only one black male in his class. “I’m sure there were guys who were gay on campus, but no one ever acknowledged it,” he said. “It was so out of the question.”
In terms of technology, Reveley did his work on a typewriter. The dorms only had landlines that were very rarely used to call home. “You didn’t make a long distance phone call unless death was imminent or had already occurred,” he said. However, Reveley encourages parents dropping off students not to overly rely on the now widely available technology to communicate with their children. “Stay in touch with your child, but not obsessively,” he said. “You don’t need to be in touch with your child every day, much less every hour of every day.” As for advice for incoming students, Reveley said that homesickness is normal and that there are many resources that students can turn to for help.
married to alumnus Timothy Dunn ’83 and her two children have attended the College. Long’s ’69 Cinderella story William Ivey Long ’69 was awarded his sixth American Theatre Wing’s Tony Award for best costume design in a musical for his work in “Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” Long has been nominated 12 times and received his five other awards in costume design for “Grey Gardens,” “The Producers,” “Hairspray,” “Crazy for You” and “Nine.” Long majored in history while attending the College. In 2004, he was awarded an honorary degree, and in 1990, William and Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art presented him with the Cheek Medal, which is given to recipients who have had outstanding contributions to the arts. In addition to his long and varied career working in Broadway costume design, Long has designed for Mick Jagger, Joan Rivers and Siegfried and Roy.
13 awarded Fulbright Scholarships A total of 13 graduates of the College were awarded Fulbright U.S. student grants to teach and conduct research in 2013 and 2014. Six others have been named alternates. This ties an institutional record set in 2010. William and Mary News reports Brett Evans ’13, Morrison Mast ’12 and Michelle Repper ’13 were awarded grants for a full year of dedicated research. Evans will head to the United Kingdom to earn a master’s degree in classical studies, Mast will develop a long-term monitoring system for leatherback sea turtles in Panama, and Repper will research modernist artist Amrita Sher-Gil in India. 10 students received English Teaching Assistanceship grants. The students were Chris Engebretson ’13, Indonesia; Libby Hennemuth ’13, Germany; Alex McGrath ’13, Russia; Dana McKelvey ’13, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kristine Mosuela ’11, Mongolia; Emma Paynter ’13, Germany; Judson Peverall ’13, Germany; Mariel Tavakoli ’13, Czech Republic; Kyra Zemanick ’13, Norway and Angela Hales ’13, Luxembourg (declined).
REVELEY’S WORDS OF WISDOM FOR PARENTS calm — “If this is your first time, first stay 3 1 Stay calm, be prepared for an adjustment at the parental level, not just at the student level.” Don’t hover — “Encourage your child … to 4 2 make their own decisions, fight their own battles, to thrive and prosper on their own.”
“There’s a lot of reassuring things that can be said if there is [homesickness], such as, it is not a fatal disease — it will pass,” he said. “It may be intense at the moment, but everything will be fine. And you won’t even remember why you were feeling that way.” Reveley also encourages students to explore the College’s campus and learn its history, which he described as a “phoenix bouncing back from the ashes,” surviving two major wars.
Visit the College — “Enjoy visiting, really get to know the campus which is really beautiful, get to know the history of William and Mary.” Strike a balance — “On the one hand, I’m saying don’t hover, let your kid grow up. On the other hand, I’m saying fine, show up, visit, learn, enjoy.”
While incoming students are just beginning their careers at the College, Reveley hopes they will keep in mind their future alma mater’s clout worldwide. “William and Mary will always be part of the identity of the people who went here … It tells people about them, it vouches for them, it opens doors,” Reveley said. “It’s the opportunity for immediate community with somebody who has walked the same brick path.”
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MOOYAH continues winning tradition Williamsburg establishment recieves free burger day; students rally to move to later date by ANNIE CURRAN and zach hardy flat hat news editor and FLat hat chief staff writer
The Williamsburg community has once again reigned victorious in a free food competition. On Aug. 2, MOOYAH, a local burger restaurant located under Tribe Square, announced the Williamsburg location had won their summer MOOYAH Madness competition. The College of William and Mary’s community used the power of social media to not only win the Facebook competition, but to change the date of Free MOOYAH Day. MOOYAH Williamsburg won the
competition after five rounds of cuts. MOOYAH originally announced that Aug. 12 was Free MOOYAH Day. When students voiced their concerns about their inability to attend even though they had voted, MOOYAH changed the date to Aug. 29. “Ultimately, we wanted to celebrate with those who helped us win,” Alexis Barnett Gillette, MOOYAH’s Director of Marketing, said. The company thanked the community over Facebook for “all of the support for continuously voting for your local MOOYAH.” Gillette says that customers can expect some surprises while they are waiting
in line, potentially including samples of French fries, sweet potato fries and ice cream. She says MOOYAH is thankful for all of their fans and wants to reward them. “We can’t wait to celebrate,” Gillette said. “We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone on the 29th.” Last March, the Williamsburg Pita Pit location was the winner of Battle of the Pita Pits. In addition to a day of free food, some patrons standing in the long line where given t-shirts, sunglasses and other small gifts. Owner of the Williamsburg MOOYAH, Alpen Patel, is very excited for Free MOOYAH Day. “The William and Mary students who
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were behind us were getting out and voting every day helped us win — we
couldn’t have gotten best in the nation if it were for the kids voting,” Patel said.
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New system eliminates temporary ID cards $1.2 million Indentification System Project brings in new Express website, looks to expand off-campus merchants by SARAH STUBBs flat hat STAFF WRITER
Upon entering dorms this fall, students may no longer need to deal with old ID card readers that refuse to unlock. But now, if you lose your card, you’ll have to pay. Over the summer, the College of William and Mary overhauled its ID card and W&M Express program, replacing card readers across campus and consolidating Express programs into two allinclusive websites. The updated system is called the Identification System Project. This $1.2 million change affects door access, vending and laundry machines and copy center and dining transactions, as well as the temporary ID system. ID cards and associated programs are now on a system called CSGold. “The College was notified that the dated Blackboard system, which was 17 years old, would no longer be supported and a replacement was required,” Auxiliary Services Assistant Director of Marketing Eden Harris
said. “The timing worked well because the College wanted to implement a new system that was scalable to meet William and Mary’s needs for the future.” Current ID cards have been automatically updated for IDSP, so the differences may not be obvious to students. “While much of the work has occurred behind the scenes, students will notice a few changes as they move throughout campus,” Associate Director of Auxiliary Services John Byxbe said in an ID Office release. Auxiliary Services has phased out the part of Blackboard dealing with Express. Two sites replace it — http://www.tribecard.wm.edu, where students can view their door access, reserve and monitor laundry machines, and deactivate lost or stolen cards, and getfunds.wm.edu, where students can monitor and update their Express accounts. “W&M Express has seen the installation of new equipment that will allow for quicker transaction times and easier depositing of funds,” the ID Office stated in the release.
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The vendor working with the College to launch IDSP has brought many new merchants online for Express, including Pita Pit, Brickhouse and CVS. Campus buildings also have new card readers. Auxiliary Services has been switching buildings’ card readers throughout the summer and plans to complete the project by the end of September. Another significant change regards the temporary ID policy. Until this semester, a student with a lost or stolen card could obtain a temporary ID. Now, those without cards must immediately pay $23 to get a replacement from the ID Office or College police. Melissa Palacios, IT Department web content and communications specialist, said this is a measure of security. She explained that people could pass around temporary IDs because the cards were not connected to a specific identity. “A benefit of the new ID system is enhanced campus security. However, this doesn’t work if there are ID cards that are not tied to individual people,” Palacios said. “That is why all types of ID cards not connected to an individual’s Banner number have
been discontinued.” Palacios also pointed out that a benefit of the new system is that students can obtain replacement cards immediately instead of having to wait for a new card to be processed. However, Danett Song ’14, Head Resident of Jefferson and Barrett, expressed concerns that the fee is unfair to students and may even pose a security risk itself. “I think that despite the $23 fee for a replacement card, people are still going to lose their IDs,” Song said. “I would worry that upon losing an ID, since there are no temporary IDs, a student would just try to tough it out as long as possible, which leads to security issues.” Harris maintained that the fee for new ID cards is not a reprimand for students. She also stated this fee is not intended to drive revenue for the ID Office. Rather, Harris said the $23 fee is an inherent cost associated with operating the system. Find more information and day-to-day updates on IDSP visit http://www.wm.edu/offices/it/services/ projects/initiatives/idsp/index.php.
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If Aristotle went to the College of competitors. But don’t sell yourself short. While it can sometimes feel intimidating to be around such impressive people, remember you are impressive, too. As difficult as this is to do, don’t compare yourself to your friends. Celebrate the variety in the student body, and remember that you have valuable things to offer.
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Aristotle believed in the Golden Mean, asserting that the key to the most holistic form of happiness — eudemonia — is moderation. For example, in advocating bravery, the Golden Mean would recommend finding a balance between the extremes of cowardice and recklessness. Similarly, I think at the College of William and Mary, dancing successfully through our college years involves striking a balance between extremes. I have by no means mastered this, but striving for balance helps keep me grounded. I hope that with some Aristotelian inspiration, this advice can help you find your footing so you can choreograph a beautiful four years at this incredible place.
Between Rigid and Directionless: Know yourself, but realize there is more to learn. It is important to know your strengths and weaknesses, but it is equally important to be openminded. If you have a major or career path in mind, certainly pursue it, but if along the way you find it’s not what you want, don’t be afraid to change your mind. It is better to explore a new route than to struggle through an old one, just for the sake of sticking to an original plan.
Between Hyper-organized and Disorganized: Plan for tomorrow, but also be here now. Grades are important. Despite my serious denial Between Reckless and Timid: Don’t bite off more than you can chew, but don’t fear of this fact, there is a “real world” beyond these brick walls, and a solid GPA here can help pave the way to failure. Students here are notorious over-committers and a prosperous, fulfilling future. Applying for summer internships, or jobs over-achievers. It is important to for winter break, and remember, however, it is healthy to At the College of William and Mary, planning a schedule before say “no for now” sometimes, and dancing successfully through our registration are definitely the “no” can be temporary. A good college years involves striking a worthwhile. mantra to keep in mind is: Don’t But college isn’t only say “yes” to others if it means saying balance between extremes. about grades and planning “no” to yourself. ahead. Most of your best But don’t let a fear of failure hold you back. No matter how intelligent you are, you will fail memories will not be related to academics nor will they at something here. And that is okay; it doesn’t make you be planned. Partake in your freshman hall movie nights. any worse of a person. When you are struggling, however, Revel in watching the sunset on Lake Matoaka. Enjoy don’t feel too embarrassed to get help. The College is an a conversation with a new friend that lasts well into incredibly supportive community. The counseling center, the morning. Often, the things that can’t be tested or your professors and your fellow students will help you when calculated are what nourish your soul the most. You are here to do more than memorize molecules and analyze you are brave enough to ask. sonnets. You are here to learn about yourself and bond with people that will become your lifelong friends. Between Self Doubting and Arrogant: Above all, remember that you were chosen to be a Stay humble, but don’t feel inferior. part of the Tribe because you have the potential to thrive This school is full of incredibly talented people, but here. Although you may have a few missteps, I have no you wouldn’t know it immediately: They don’t often doubt that you will dance your way to eudemonia at this brag. In fact, their accomplishments are usually revealed remarkable place that is now your home. accidentally during casual conversation. By appreciating each other’s talents rather than touting your own, you will Email Andrea Aron-Schiavone at acaronschiavon@ foster a community of supportive friends rather than a ring email.wm.edu.
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Class of 2017, congratulations and welcome to the College of William and Mary. Through hard work and dedication, you’ve made it to a university whose very name inspires reverence. The freedom and breadth of opportunity you’ve just been granted is immense. The ease of your adjustment to college life, however, will likely be different depending on your personality. As an introvert, I found it particularly difficult, but I know now that it didn’t have to be — and it doesn’t have to be for you if you’re an introvert, either. College culture tends to marginalize introverts and introverted behavior. We’re expected to go out on the weekends, to socialize whenever we’re not working, to text and to Facebook chat when we’re alone. As a high school student, I could manage these expectations of extroversion because I lived at home. I could choose when I wanted to hang out with friends and when I wanted to stay home without external or internal pressure. Living on a
college campus, especially in a freshman dorm, made it nearly impossible to separate my feelings and expectations from my surroundings. Social expectations coupled with the sheer volume of activity going on around me made it difficult for me to enjoy the solitude I needed. And because I felt that I should be with people constantly, I often felt alone and miserable, even though I had many friends. It took me the whole the year to overcome this. I ought to clear up a few myths that give introverts such a bad rap: We’re not anti-social, we’re not shut-ins, and we’re not misanthropic. Many of us are reserved, but many of us are quite social. The difference is that introverts need time to be alone, time to recharge. Solitude, if anything, allows us to be social and to better enjoy the company of others. Introverts should not feel weird or inadequate. My advice for introverts in the coming year is to make friends and experience all that the College has to offer, but never let anyone make you feel guilty or uncomfortable for occasionally wanting to curl up with Netflix or with a good book instead of going out. If your dorm is too chaotic or occupied, find a place where you can be alone, and don’t feel bad about it. Your burgeoning sense of self is too important. Email Matt Camarda at mjcamarda@email. wm.edu.
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elcome, freshmen. We hope you haven’t been completely overwhelmed by anxious parents, hyper orientation advisors, unfamiliar chants, the cult following of College of William and Mary President Taylor Reveley and awkward mixers involving fake marriage proposals. If you have no idea what we’re talking about, don’t worry: You will. As you likely have more than enough on your plate at the moment, we hope to lighten your burden by offering some advice on how to get the most out of the College. Let’s get this out of the way: Everyone here is smart. As a newspaper, we observe intelligence, creativity and innovation everywhere at the College. Article after article features student accomplishments. As incoming freshmen, you have proven your talents to your high school peers and the Office of Admissions. Now you have a bigger stage for your skills. Show us what makes you unique and enrich our community. Do something that withstands the test of time, like the College itself. Maximizing your time at the College also means being a part of it. The breadth of activities at the College allows everyone to find an outlet for their interests. Don’t be afraid to take time to search for those outlets. Try out new clubs and activities. Venture beyond your comfort zone. Build relationships with students, especially those who share your passions. That may mean looking beyond the students in your hall. And don’t be afraid to interact with administrators and faculty. These connections can be invaluable. For us, as a newspaper, covering the various clubs on campus can be daunting. Most clubs are busy and active with interest meetings, showcases and food events. But this high activity level shows their dedication to their passions. They comprise the vibrant community of the College. Engage with these clubs and organizations. AMP, Student Assembly, the Honor Council, International Relations Club and Greek life are just some of the many you can join to actively participate in the community. We cannot stress enough how important it is not to be apathetic. Stay up to date with what is happening on campus by reading the Student Happenings emails. Pay attention to issues that are important to you. Dismayed by the food? Be proactive and send Dining Services a text with the Text N’Tell system. Have questions about your living situation? Engage with your resident assistant to discuss issues before they become unbearable. Loving the College doesn’t mean you need to remain silent about problems. Instead, love the College enough to help fix its flaws. Student voice and involvement have been pivotal to enacting change on campus, including the expansion of the dining hall at the Sadler Center and deciding where upperclassmen and lowerclassmen will live. But don’t stop there. For four years, you’ll call the city of Williamsburg your home. Voice your opinions and keep informed about the laws. The interaction between students and residents can often hit rough patches, but proactive and continued involvement by students helps to alleviate issues before they arrive. And enjoy the experiences ahead of you. Pursue your passions, but celebrate all of the intervening moments, as well. The passions of students have fueled our coverage for more than 100 years, as The Flat Hat has chronicled life at the College. Continue the tradition and fill our pages.
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Brown Brown BY DEVON IVIE FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR
Do you love constantly walking, biking and being late for class? Then we have a treat for you. Situated on one of the charming main streets in Colonial Williamsburg, Brown Hall is considerably more isolated than the rest of the freshman dorms. Translation: Investing in a comfortable pair of walking shoes or an inexpensive bike is recommended. Besides Blow Hall or the eastmost tip of the Sunken Garden, walks to and from classes can become quickly onerous (especially in the rain or the dead of winter). And don’t even think about heading to the Rec Center — the 40-minute round-trip walk itself is decent exercise. Hey, at least you don’t have to worry about the freshman 15. Contrarily, much to the delight of the 72 residents in Brown, you’re right in the heart of our quaint town. Some of the most popular student spots — Aroma’s, The Cheese Shop, Barnes & Noble — are quite literally a few steps away. And don’t forget your student ID. Certain shops, including Berrybody Frozen Yogurt and the Tea & Spice Exchange, offer generous discounts for students. But remember to watch your savings account — it’s very easy to spend a lot of money, especially on Aroma’s sandwiches, due to the close proximity of the shops. You also have some pretty “sweets digs,” compared to the significantly decrepit Green and Gold Village and the Botetourt Complex. On the ground floor, a study room (decorated with timeless van Gogh prints) is situated next to a lounge, which contains such luxuries as a flat screen television (yes, with cable), comfy couches and a foosball table. A large kitchen with an industrial refrigerator also awaits you, in addition to smaller-scale kitchens on the second and third floors. Room-wise, hardwood floors provide a modern and chic aesthetic, the windows are large, and some dorms even have connected suite-style bathrooms with a tub and medicine cabinet. In the words of Larry David: “Prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay, pretty good.” Overall, Brown is a great place to live despite the somewhat-remote location. It’s a small dorm with excellent amenities and a wonderful community. Congratulations on your new residence.
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a study lounge and a social lounge, large enough to bring all of the residents together comfortably. While each individual dorm is small, the dorms combine frequently to hold large events. Last year, the complex held a block party with a dunk tank, a DJ, food and a pie-eating contest. Students who want to get mileage out of their Freedom Meal Plan will appreciate the proximity of the Commons Dining Hall. The Botetourt Complex dorms are also some of the closest residence halls to the Rec Center. Lake Matoaka is also a very short walk from the dorms, with a running trail and a dock rarely utilized by students beyond the Botetourt Complex. Unfortunately, Old Campus and
BY EMILY STONE FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR
Not to deter any optimistic incoming freshmen, but anyone assigned to the Botetourt Complex should apply for a room change immediately. Just kidding. Still, the Botetourt Complex is widely known on campus as the slum of the College of William and Mary. However, while the living conditions are less than desirable, there are a few positive sides to life on the wrong side of campus. First of all, there is the small size of the dorms. Residents become very close knit, aided by the giant lounges on the first floors. Each building has
Colonial Williamsburg are both a hike. The complex was originally built to be sorority housing, but the Greeks rejected it. It’s easy to imagine why, when considering the aesthetic quality of the buildings. Residents should prepare to bring plenty of wall hangings to cover the penitentiary-esque cinder block walls and numerous lamps to make up for the lack of natural light. Botetourt freshmen can take solace in two things: Firstly, it could be worse. The residents of the Green and Gold Village can certainly attest to that. Secondly, living conditions can only improve for Botetourt residents after their freshman year.
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Jefferson BY ABBY BOYLE FLAT HAT NEWS EDITOR
As far as freshman dorms go, Jefferson doesn’t have much of a reputation. No famous talk show hosts have lived in the basement, the hall baths are nothing to brag about, and residents probably won’t even battle cockroaches, mice and other wildlife on a regular basis. However, Jefferson offers a quintessential freshman living experience that you’ll look back on fondly, even if no single characteristic of the building sticks out. If you’re the type to roll out of bed five minutes before class, Jefferson’s location is perfect: Many academic buildings are just a short walk away. Jefferson is also right next to the Sunken Garden, so it’s easy to join your hall mates for a quick soccer game between classes or to nap outside when the weather finally warms up. The building’s location right across from the Marketplace and relatively close to the Sadler Center allows for somewhat varied dining options. More importantly, Jefferson is a quick walk from Wawa, so you won’t have to traverse the entire campus in search of that perfect
midnight snack. However, Jefferson is farther from the Rec Center and the Commons Dining Hall: In the winter, heading across campus to the gym will feel like part of the workout itself. The building’s rooms themselves are a decent size, and the basement has a big lounge that’s great for hanging out with friends. While bugs aren’t a huge problem, flies are not uncommon, serving as a nice reminder to empty your trash more than once a semester. If nothing else, the showers will make you very grateful for the perfect water temperature and pressure at home once fall break rolls around. On the plus side, however, Jefferson is air-conditioned, so there’s no need for a giant fan. Ultimately, the people you meet in Jefferson will make for a better experience than any amenity the dorm could offer. Whether you’re relaxing in the lounge, attempting to climb the tree in front of the building, or just commiserating over the hall bath experience, Jefferson offers many opportunities to get to know the people in your building. Take advantage of these moments: You will carry them with you for the next four years and beyond.
BY RYAN FEENEY THE FLAT HAT
Don’t be fooled by the interior and exterior appearance of the newly named Green and Gold Village. This is still college, not prison. The Units, as they have been called since the dawn of the time, may look repulsive, cramped and soul deadening. Trust me, they are. I spent my sophomore year in Unit H back when it was still upperclassmen housing. I suffered cockroaches, cold showers and an ant infestation. Without air conditioning, my cinderblock walls were literally sweating in the Williamsburg humidity. The glass slivers that somehow passed as windows provided pretty unsatisfactory circulation.
When you walk into the lobby of Monroe, it’s inevitable you will encounter a semicircle of sloppily dressed people wearing glasses, peering at the screens of their laptops, and discussing anime. Welcome to the dorm often branded as the smartest, or nerdiest. This building houses many “regular” freshmen, as well as most James Monroe scholars, or the cream of the crop of incoming undergraduates. Monroe’s walls enclose about 140 students in an oftenvolatile combination of over-achievement and naiveté. But, really, Monroe is not too bad a deal. It is small enough that you will forge many close friendships, but big enough that you will be able to avoid that awkward second floor kid who stalks you with a guitar. Rooms run large, so invite over your friends from the less spacious dorms. Monroe’s top floor is a huge, echoing lounge, which is good for games, study parties and movies (but beware of couples hooking up in the corners). The best thing about this building is its location, which is a five minute walk from the Sunken Garden and the Sadler Center, 10 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and, most importantly, a stone’s throw from Wawa, the Tribe Square restaurants and the bars across Richmond Road. If you are nervous about being thrown into the lascivious and sleazy side of college life, don’t sweat it. Just go with the flow and join the frenzied horde of sexually repressed overachievers who can’t handle their alcohol. Then again, that applies to most freshman dorms.
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Almost every morning, I bonked my head on the low ceiling when I woke up. Pro tip: Don’t loft. But take heart, kiddos, there are some really great things about the Units, too. First of all, the location is amazing. Wawa, the Commons Dining Hall and the Rec Center are all fairly equidistant from your new abode — which is great for latenight snacking, normal-time snacking and working off all of those snacks, respectively. You also have some pretty great patios, perfect for fall tailgating or spring cookouts. Pro tip: Get elected to hall council and force your hall to invest in some outdoor furniture, pronto. Ignore the questionable stains and revel in the benefits of living in a place where fraternities resided
since the early 1960s by scouting behind your ceiling tiles. All kinds of stuff is probably stuck up there, from practical things like ice cube trays, to ridiculous things like inflatable palm trees, to other things like alcohol (which should obviously be turned in immediately to your RA, you underage hooligan). Aesthetic warts aside, the unity generated by the Units — er, the Green and Gold Village — is a perfect way to start life at the College of William and Mary. This will be the place where you and your hall mates bond over natty psych study guides, late night Domino’s and the total decrepitude of where you live. It’ll be home.
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On TWAMPs A vocabulary lesson
When telling people you live in Taliaferro, expect blank facial expressions void of all recognition. Chances are that the few who have heard of this hobbitsized residence either do not know its name’s proper pronunciation or are the over-eager boys of Jefferson Second. Taliaferrians can also expect a fair share of misinformed prospective students to wander into the lounge, believing the hall to be the Admissions Office or a poorly marked administrative building. Despite initial worries of social anonymity and identity crisis, the Taliaferro resident truly has nothing to fear on campus. While some will argue that it pales in comparison to the hallowed halls of Barrett, Taliaferro alumni know this little dorm charms the socks off of any building west of the Sunken Garden. From the outside, Taliaferro resembles a colonial cottage. The social lounge
features a functional fireplace that enhances this old-timey feel; it is a favorite activity of Taliaferro residents to roast marshmallows over the crackling hearth during the cold winter exam period. In addition, the hall boasts a “secret tower” that can only be reached from one outside entrance, remaining private from the main hallway. Orientation aides may preach that Taliaferro’s proximity to the Marketplace is its greatest redeeming quality, but do not be fooled by this all too common fallacy. Although you may find it extremely convenient to eat there for every meal, the very thought of Zoca nachos will eventually make you want to drown in a vat of slimy queso. In reality, tiny Taliaferro’s most attractive characteristic is its strong sense of community. Housing only 51 residents, the dorm’s cozy environment fosters close friendships and an unmatched sense of home during the transition into life at the College of William and Mary.
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Yates BY RACHEL BROWN FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR
Stark, white walls. Long, unadorned hallways. Cramped, semismelly rooms. You must be entering a hospital. Or maybe it’s your freshman dorm, Yates Hall. Having just reached its half-century mark, Yates struggles to maintain its hippie identity on a hipster campus. Although the dorm holds traces of its once-groovy atmosphere, it still has a way to go before it can become a historic landmark. When it does, look out, Wren Building! Yates has stellar amenities — freshmen get a (very) cozy room with four thin walls to share with a roommate (preferably one who doesn’t snore at night since sounds tend to reverberate off the thin walls; also, pray that your hall mates don’t snore either, as you’ll be able to hear their sounds through the walls, too). Yates even has running water and electricity along with five washing machines for all of the residents to share. And, to top it all off, each room has an air conditioning unit that will be cut off long before the heat of summer ends and turned back on long after spring has sprung. Together, 266 lucky residents get to live in Yates, but only a select few of
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them get the privilege of residing in the luxurious basement, or the Yatesment. Jon Stewart ’84 lived down there in the deep recesses of the earth, which, according to Stewart, “combined the cheerfulness of a bomb shelter with the prison-like comfort of the group shower.” Another Yates commodity is its location. If you enjoy frequenting the frats, take two big steps out of Yates, and you’re there. The Commons Dining Hall is also close, although cooking in Yates’s one kitchen may help relieve stress (unless the fire alarm goes off, but don’t fret because it sounded less than 50 times last year). There’s also no need to go to football games because the announcer’s voice can be heard from the comfort of your own dorm. Some dorms have big grassy yards, but not to worry — Yates has an aesthetically pleasing parking lot that most of its residents can’t use. Despite all the countless comforts of Yates, the best part about the building is the people who live in it. Within Yates the Great, you’ll find hall mates who will become your best friends, a guy or girl who will become your girlfriend or boyfriend and an RA who will become your role model. The building has its perks, but it will never compare to the people you’ll find inside its walls.
Dear freshmen, Let me introduce you to a loaded little acronym that will inevitably follow you during your college career — perhaps even for the rest of your life:
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TWAMP (n.) Typical William and Mary Person. Used to describe the awkward, bookish, ugly nerds that infest the College of William and Mary.
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You will use the acronym often. A club leader can be TWAMPy, an event can be TWAMPtastic, and yes, U.Va kids who do not understand will use the word against you, as if being a TWAMP means you are socially inept. Whether you choose to be the optimist or the pessimist, today is your first official day as a true TWAMP. Congratulations. Is there really anything so “typical” about the College of William and Mary experience? You are about to embark on the four best (and worst) years of your life, years where you will learn the most, change the most, love the most and question the most. According to statistics, 40 percent of TWAMPs will spend significant time overseas, 17 percent will make honor roll, 33 percent will join a Greek organization and 98 percent will have bragging rights to say they walked back through the Wren Building on graduation day. Along the way, you will sign up for tens of organizations at the clubs fair, half of which you’ll never attend. You will take classes you never planned on taking and create lifelong friendships with fellow “typical” William and Mary people who are so different from you, you may learn more from them than any textbook. You will share experiences that shape you. Late nights and early mornings that will challenge you. You’ll be changed forever. Right now it’s so new — a beautiful, clean, blank slate. And trust me, things aren’t going to turn out the way you planned or expected. Thrive on this opportunity. Which kind of TWAMP do you want to be? Beginning today, you get to choose your own adventure. But what amongst all this uniqueness binds us together and creates this feeling of a “Typical” WAMP, you ask? Recognized by many yet fully understood by few, there is no commitment quite like the Tribe. At the intersection of wacky colonial culture and cutting edge academia, we find our place in a tradition we learned to call home. A tradition that you now call home, too. There is no other place where you see colonial re-enactors riding segways on parents’ weekend. No other place with professors who care so much about their students and their research. No other place where you bond with your freshman hall mates by going on ghost tours and staying up all night afraid that Lady Skipwith haunts your dorm. It’s the intersection of history and the future, and you get to call it home. Congratulations! So, no matter what unique adventures you decide to embark on in these next four years, remember you are now apart of something bigger. From here on, whether you like it or not, you’re a total TWAMP. Welcome home. Big adventures await you. Choose wisely. Here’s to a TWAMPtastic year. Ariel Cohen is a Confusion Corner columnist and still checks under her bed for Lady Skipwith.
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Remember to wear Green and Gold Zable Stadium Built in 1935 from a Public Works Administration grant, Walter J. Zable Stadium is quintessential William and Mary: red-brick and full of history. Located right on campus, next to the Sadler Center, it is the home of Tribe football and Track and Field, two of the most successful programs in school history. The estate of Walter J. Zable recently donated $23.9 million to the College, half of which will be used to renovate and add onto the stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 12,259. COURTESY PHOTO / TRIBE ATHLETICS
Kaplan Arena Across from the Green and Gold Village, Kaplan Arena, host of men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as volleyball and gymnastics, can hold 8,600 fans. The complex was built in 1971 to replace the former varsity basketball arena in what is now Blow Hall. The basement of Kaplan Arena contains the offices of the athletic department and the coaching staff of every program. In addition to sporting events, Kaplan has also played host to numerous important speeches and concerts, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Kendrick Lamar last year. COURTESY PHOTO / TRIBE ATHLETICS
Martin Family Stadium Located two miles off campus, but easily accessible from the red line bus. Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field is the home of the College’s men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as, the women’s lacrosse team. The field, which was dedicated in 2004, is named in honor of Al Albert who served as the Tribe’s men’s soccer head coach for 33 years, and John Daly, who has been the women’s soccer head coach for 18 years. The first home match for the men’s soccer team is August 30th, and the women’s is August 25th. COURTESY PHOTO / TRIBE ATHLETICS
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of the program’s most highly-anticipated teams in recent memory. With the You didn’t come here for the sports, I know, neither did I. But face it — you got four years here, kid, so you might as well familiarize recent unraveling of the CAA, the Tribe has a puncher’s chance of earning its yourself with William and Mary’s athletic teams. True, the College’s quest first bid to the men’s basketball tournament in the coming years. The team for intercollegiate dominance has been stalled for 320 years, but it’s not is headed by junior guard Marcus Thornton — arguably the most-talented just Stockholm syndrome that makes students here cheer on their school player in program history — and seniors Tim Rustoven and Brandon Britt. Looking for more hip sports to get behind — the Tribe has the most overall conference than just the football and basketball basics? No championships of any member of the Colonial problem. The College is coming off its best ever Athletic Association. season on the baseball diamond, in which it earned This fall, while your high school friends are its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and on one knee, genuflecting in front of their multiended up ranked No. 28 in the nation. The Tribe’s colored polyester gods, there’s no reason why cross-country and track and field programs have you shouldn’t bring your own full-throated ardor maintained preeminence in the CAA for decades, to the quiet refinement of Zable Stadium, albeit Flat Hat Sports editor punctuated by last year’s sweep of the men’s and probably with a tad more sarcasm. Cheering for women’s conference titles in both sports. In soccer, the Tribe on a crisp Saturday evening is the perfect prelude to any night out, and with the newly expanded tailgate area, you can the College has won numerous conference titles in both the men’s and start the revelry early. Just count your blessings that this is a new year and women’s divisions. But the most fulfilling aspect of being a Tribe fan is that rooting for your you don’t have any memories of last year’s bleak 2-9 season. Musket fire greets every Tribe touchdown and field goal, but don’t expect team is equivalent to rooting for your friends and classmates. A William and the men in the tri-cornered hats to use too much saltpeter this season. The Mary athlete is not a cyborg; he or she is a student, just as obsessed with quarterback circus goes on and on as Jimmye Laycock heads into his 34th Swem as everyone else. They’re just like you, except they wake up much season as the Tribe’s cantankerous head coach. The last two years have been earlier and are probably much cooler. If you find you’re not satisfied with the College’s sporting culture, change dark days for the College’s football fortunes; however, the Tribe is just three it. 320 years of tradition is not a good excuse for resting on one’s laurels. Truth years removed from its last conference title. Laycock’s 215-160 overall record is a testament to the rich program be told, Tribe fans could use more creative chants and our marching band he has built for you to enjoy. Although the College plays in the Football could use more songs than just “You Can Call Me Al.” Grizzled Tribe fans learn to be cautiously optimistic towards the advent Championship Subdivision — little brother to the Football Bowl Subdivision — don’t forget that this is the place that Darren Sharper and Mike Tomlin of any season, especially ones with high expectations such as those ahead. originally laced up their cleats. Even last year, after the aforementioned 2-9 But you should have no such reservations. Throw your heart into it, end up season, the Dallas Cowboys selected former Tribe safety B. W. Webb in the exultant, end up disappointed, who cares? This is the time of your life, so go celebrate with your new tribe. fourth round of the NFL Draft. Also, for your information, Marcus Thornton is a stupendous follow on The cavernous confines of Kaplan Arena have been roiling lately over head coach Tony Shaver’s men’s basketball squad, who enter this year with one Twitter.
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The third Saturday in September marks the College’s first chance to see the women’s cross country program in action at home, as the team takes part in the 55th Annual W&M Cross Country Invitational. Last season saw the meteoric rise of sophomore Emily Stites, who won two national titles and competed with Team USA Cross Country.
Chances students have to see the College’s volleyball program in action this season. Sophomore Dessi Koleva leads the squad, which finished 1314 (5-7 CAA) a year ago. One of just two sophomores named to the pre-season All-CAA team, Koleva was 2012’s CAA Rookie of the Year after averaging 2.24 kills and 2.61 points per set. Look for more of the same.
Senior Drake Kuhn’s jersey number. Kuhn spent his first four years at the College with the football program, playing as both the punter and kicker. Entering his fifth year, Kuhn walked onto head coach Chuck Norris’s soccer squad as a goalkeeper, playing the second half in the College’s 2-1 exhibition win over No. 24 Virginia Commonwealth.
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Number of years head coach Jimmye Laycock has guided the football program. Also the number of years since the offensive playbook changed. All kidding aside, look for a much improved offense from a season ago. After finishing 2-9 (1-7 CAA), Laycock and Athletic Director Terry Driscoll hired Kevin Rogers as offensive coordinator in March. Rogers comes to the Tribe after stints coaching Division I football and five years in the National Football League as a quarterbacks coach with the Minnesota Vikings, including the 2009 playoff run. While the offense should improve, Rogers still needs to find a starting quarterback.
Back to back seasons women’s soccer has won the CAA regular season title. Head coach John Daly will try to avoid last season’s CAA tournament loss, which effectively ended any NCAA berth hopes. The season started strongly as the College downed Old Dominion 2-0 in an exhibition match.
Margin of victory for the men’s cross country program CAA title a season ago. Placing five runners in the top 10, the Tribe continued to prove its dominance in distance running. Look for the College to contend once again this year.
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Years of experience for Director of Golf Jay Albaugh. Despite leading the program to a number of individual titles and records, Albaugh has yet to capture the CAA title.
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Year field hockey head coach Peel Hawthorne graduated the College with a degree in physical education. Hawthorne hopes 2013 will build upon last season’s CAA tournament berth — the program’s first since 2008.